God damnit, that is NOT TRUE., and is a common misunderstanding.
"“We apologize for disappointing many people by failing to include same-sex relationships in Tomodachi Life," Nintendo said following controversy regarding homosexuality in its life sim. "Unfortunately, it is not possible for us to change this game’s design, and such a significant development change can’t be accomplished with a post-ship patch. At Nintendo, dedication has always meant going beyond the games to promote a sense of community, and to share a spirit of fun and joy. We are committed to advancing our longtime company values of fun and entertainment for everyone. We pledge that if we create a next installment in the Tomodachi series, we will strive to design a game-play experience from the ground up that is more inclusive, and better represents all players.”"

Still, a huge oversight. Even in Sims 1, released in 2000, it was possible. That doesn´t make Nintendo anti-gay communists or whatever, but saying they can´t patch it anymore doesn´t mean they didn´t screw up.

To be fair, I think this is a multiplayer game where you should be able to start a relationship with other people no matter what. If you can get a dog to play it, and have a dog avatar (and would want to **** someone on funnyjunk) be my guest.

Mabye you are, I seriously wouldn't mind and would cal you by whatever pronouns you want. It's less about "hurr durr, have sex with me, oh god i am nut male even tho I have a ppenes" it's more "Sorry, I identify as female, can you respect my choice?" transexuality is not a bad thing, and should not be respected, but accepted. therians should also not be respected, just accepted, in fact, anyone who doesn't hurt someone in doing what they want to do should be accepted.

On top of what zyketor said, you also have to remember that, in Japan, homosexuality is a taboo subject. It's not like they ban it, but it IS frowned upon by a large portion of the population. As such, including it probably didn't occur to them, until after the Japanese release, at which point, it really was too late for them to do much.

I just saw the Direct video posted by comment 29.
I....I think I want this more than the Pokemon remakes.
Mii Reggie said his body is ready. It just became so clear to me at that point I had to have this game.